Acquisition reform: Impact of conversion to performance and commercial specifications/standards on the Chemical Stockpile Disposal Program. Master`s thesis
The Chemical Stockpile Disposal Program (CSDP) was established to plan and execute the safe destruction of the nation`s stockpile of unitary chemical weapons. Execution of the program requires that multiple public issues be addressed including the public`s concern regarding safety and the environment. Another relevant issue is reform of the acquisition process, specifically the DoD requirement to convert military-unique specifications and standards to performance statements or commercial equivalents. This research provides evidence that acquisition reform initiatives on specifications and standards has had a positive influence on program costs with no overall program schedule delays. Continued efforts in this area should enhance the ability to demilitarize the nation`s deteriorating stockpile of lethal chemical weapons within projected cost while maintaining or improving the quality and safety levels currently set by the EPA.
- Research Organization:
- Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 402102
- Report Number(s):
- AD-A-311492/3/XAB; TRN: 63020346
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: TH: Master`s thesis; PBD: Jun 1996
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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